Okay, y’all. To keep life simple at the holidays, I’m sharing a five-ingredient recipe your guests will beg you to make for each gathering for months to come: Cranberry Pistachio Gruyère Croutons. Doesn’t that sound fancy? Wait till I tell you how easy they are to make. These savory-sweet bites start with store-bought bread (hooray!). Go to the bakery section… Read More

When frost lines your window panes, the first thing I reach for is a warm beverage. I love to serve a hot drink to friends gathered at the table during the colder months. Mulled cider is a usual staple. But sometimes, it’s fun to shake up old traditions and see if you can find a new favorite. I think I’ve… Read More

Don’t you love how a few minutes and a cup of coffee can turn a stranger into a friend? Estes Park, Colorado, is one of my favorite places in the whole world. Every summer, my family heads to the YMCA of the Rockies, looking for cooler air and a slower pace. Last year, I was browsing at the Estes Park… Read More

The holidays are here, and like every other year, I’m vowing to be ready. I promise help you get ready, too! I know you like to gather and love as much as I do, especially this time of year. To keep your mind on people and off holiday hamster wheel, I’ve put together a few gift ideas for you. There’s something… Read More

You can never have too much of a good thing, right? I shared a delicious Chex Mix recipe earlier this fall, and so many of y’all have gobbled it right up. I can’t blame you—homemade Chex Mix is definitely a favorite around the Schell house. We love it so much that we’ve put yet another kind of Chex Mix into… Read More

Halloween is a boo-tiful day to get to know your neighbors. We can’t think of a better way to literally meet people where they are — out and about, knocking on doors and toting around kids in adorable costumes. (Tip: costumes are the best conversation starter!) But there are more ways to engage your neighbors on Halloween besides saying hi… Read More

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I'm on a mission to love my neighbors. I put an ordinary picnic table in my front yard, painted it turquoise and invited neighbors, friends, and even strangers to hang out and do life together at the Turquoise Table.